Shelter Veterinarian (Full Time & Contract Avaliable)

Austin Pets Alive•Austin, TX

21d

About The Position

Have you ever been in a position where you felt like you could have saved an animal but there were limitations that kept you from doing so? Or there was a chance a patient may have lived, but due to uncertainty of prognosis you were required to euthanize them? Our veterinarians make life saving decisions every day without the limitations of traditional private practice. This means more effort goes into trying to save an animal, more experience is gained in doing so, and our vets get to see cases that normally would never be given a chance to live, live!

Requirements

Highly motivated veterinarian with a DVM degree and license to practice in Texas, who strives to do whatever is needed to promote lifesaving

Nice To Haves

Previous shelter experience is preferred but not required.
Passionate about helping people, as well as pets.
Surgical skills and surgical confidence are preferred and will gain a higher salary, but are not required.

Responsibilities

Outpatient/Inpatient exams, case workup and making treatment plans (most revolving around already established protocols)
Management of outbreaks and prevention of outbreaks (with militant vaccine implementation and isolation of sick animals, tracking etc).
Keeping accurate medical records as cases are seen
Telemedicine and quick/efficient email/phone communications with caretakers
Performance of basic surgeries, high volume high quality spay/neuter and emergency surgeries.
Workup of challenging cases with consultation with our other vets in house, as well as specialists as warranted.
After hours treatment/triage when on call

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage
401(k) retirement plan (with 2% company match)
Life, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance
10 paid holidays
10 days of PTO (15 days after 1 year!)
Employee Assistance Plan that includes free counseling and mental health resources
Professional development opportunities
Fully subsidized virtual veterinary medicine and emergency fund for your pets
20% Employee Discount on all APA store items
Most of our benefits, including medical, are available on Day 1!
APA! pays up to $1,000 for one, approved continuing education course (including course registration, airfare, hotel costs, and meal stipend) and up to two days of leave while attending the approved course.
PLIT (Professional Liability Insurance Trust) Insurance
State (Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners) License
VIN (Veterinary Information Network) Membership
ASV (Associate of Shelter Veterinarians) Membership